Through the Punjab Motor Vehicle Taxation Act of 1924, the Punjab government imposed a road tax on people who buy cars in the state. The tax structure for roads in Punjab is a crucial component of the state’s transportation infrastructure. The road tax has become a legal cost imposed on vehicles that travel on the roads of Punjab and contributes to the improvement and maintenance of Punjab’s infrastructure for roads, as well as the associated facilities.
| TYPE OF CHARGE | AMOUNT |
|---|---|
| Registration Charges | Rs. 600 – For all cars |
| Hypothecation Charges | Rs. 1,500 – If the car is purchased on a loan |
| Number Plate Charges | Rs. 230 – 400 – Same for HSRP Number Plate |
| Parking Fee/State Development Charges | Rs. 2,000 – MCD Parking Fees for cars under Rs. 4 Lakh Rs. 4,000 – MCD Parking Fees for cars above Rs. 4 Lakh (Applicable in some States) |
| Temporary Registration Charges | Rs. 1,200 – 1,500 – Temporary Registration for up to 1 month |
| Road Tax Charges Chandigarh | Cars under Rs. 20.0 Lakh: 6% (Price before GST + Cess) Cars above Rs. 20.0 Lakh: 8% (Price before GST + Cess) 0% Road Tax for anyone buying a car with a disability or buying a car for an NGO/Social Welfare Group that is registered with the Social Welfare Department |
| Road Tax Charges Punjab | Cars under Rs. 20.0 Lakh: 9% (Price before GST + Cess) Cars above Rs. 20.0 Lakh: 11% (Price before GST + Cess) |
| FasTag Charges | Rs. 600 FasTag fees payable on purchase of the vehicle |